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South Cave, Gb

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

Global Category Director at GAMA Healthcare, spearheading innovation in infection prevention across diverse product lines. Integral member of the senior leadership team, guiding strategic initiatives to meet quarterly objectives while preserving company culture. Led efforts to streamline R&D processes, accelerate product development, and drive sustainability initiatives. Effective in team management, strategic restructuring, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to advancing operational… Show more Global Category Director at GAMA Healthcare, spearheading innovation in infection prevention across diverse product lines. Integral member of the senior leadership team, guiding strategic initiatives to meet quarterly objectives while preserving company culture. Led efforts to streamline R&D processes, accelerate product development, and drive sustainability initiatives. Effective in team management, strategic restructuring, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to advancing operational excellence and positioning GAMA Healthcare as an industry leader. Show less

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

Led strategic innovation initiatives at Gama Healthcare, partnering with internal stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive innovation strategy encompassing New Product Development (NPD) and collaborative research efforts. Balanced pursuit of incremental, disruptive, and radical innovation to drive sustained growth and market leadership. Spearheaded open innovation initiatives, fostering external partnerships and incorporating customer insights to enhance product development.

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

This role was a promotion carrying out much the same function as my previous role but now working as part of the senior leadership group for the company.

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

As the leader of collaborative research efforts at Gama Healthcare, I successfully addressed the challenge of aligning programs with company strategy, acted as the primary point of contact for open innovation, and implemented a review framework for ongoing commercial research. By screening hundreds of companies and technologies, we acquired new infection prevention technologies, maintaining our industry-leading position. Our diverse collaborative research initiatives, including trials with Key… Show more As the leader of collaborative research efforts at Gama Healthcare, I successfully addressed the challenge of aligning programs with company strategy, acted as the primary point of contact for open innovation, and implemented a review framework for ongoing commercial research. By screening hundreds of companies and technologies, we acquired new infection prevention technologies, maintaining our industry-leading position. Our diverse collaborative research initiatives, including trials with Key Opinion Leaders and innovative projects, ensured continuous innovation and advancement in healthcare solutions. Show less

Hull, United Kingdom

In a transformative role at RB, I led a strategic initiative to revolutionise medical device product development. By partnering with contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), I optimised the NPD pipeline for medical device and cosmetic product brands, aligning with organisational goals. Overcoming significant challenges, I identified and engaged with 30 companies, ensured alignment with quality standards, and optimised cost efficiency. Establishing contractual frameworks and… Show more In a transformative role at RB, I led a strategic initiative to revolutionise medical device product development. By partnering with contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), I optimised the NPD pipeline for medical device and cosmetic product brands, aligning with organisational goals. Overcoming significant challenges, I identified and engaged with 30 companies, ensured alignment with quality standards, and optimised cost efficiency. Establishing contractual frameworks and navigating internal resistance, I led the organisation through change, demonstrating the financial benefits of external partnerships for innovation and growth. Show less

Hull, United Kingdom

As a Senior Associate and later promoted to Manager, I played a pivotal role in identifying and leveraging external product and enabling technologies to drive innovation across the company's Powerbrands. Managing a diverse portfolio of innovation opportunities, I ensured the integration of promising ideas into the product development pipeline, collaborating closely with category leadership and cross-functional teams for successful execution. Additionally, my efforts in identifying enabling… Show more As a Senior Associate and later promoted to Manager, I played a pivotal role in identifying and leveraging external product and enabling technologies to drive innovation across the company's Powerbrands. Managing a diverse portfolio of innovation opportunities, I ensured the integration of promising ideas into the product development pipeline, collaborating closely with category leadership and cross-functional teams for successful execution. Additionally, my efforts in identifying enabling technologies and strategic partners led to cost reductions and streamlined processes, resulting in the successful introduction of innovative products such as Veet Precision Trimmer, V.I. Poo, Scholl Amorolfin, and various medical device innovations. Show less

Hull, United Kingdom

Hull

As a key member of the Innovation team for renowned brands like Nurofen, Durex, Scholl, Gaviscon, Strepsils, Mucinex, and Megared, I made significant contributions by identifying consumer insights and product attributes driving innovation opportunities. I successfully sourced and negotiated partnerships with technology suppliers, ensuring alignment with consumer needs, and conducted thorough assessments of project feasibility, cost, and performance to ensure successful outcomes. Collaborating… Show more As a key member of the Innovation team for renowned brands like Nurofen, Durex, Scholl, Gaviscon, Strepsils, Mucinex, and Megared, I made significant contributions by identifying consumer insights and product attributes driving innovation opportunities. I successfully sourced and negotiated partnerships with technology suppliers, ensuring alignment with consumer needs, and conducted thorough assessments of project feasibility, cost, and performance to ensure successful outcomes. Collaborating cross-functionally, I emphasised consumer benefits in executing innovation projects and developed medical device solutions, conducting consumer research studies for validation. Show less

Hull

Melton Mowbray

As a Technical Manager, I led a team of research scientists and engineers, overseeing a diverse portfolio of early-stage product development and manufacturing process projects across industries. With a focus on open innovation, I fostered a culture of excellence and drove cutting-edge technologies to accelerate developments for commercial partners. My expertise includes resource management, stakeholder alignment, and driving technical solutions in areas such as nanotechnology, drug delivery… Show more As a Technical Manager, I led a team of research scientists and engineers, overseeing a diverse portfolio of early-stage product development and manufacturing process projects across industries. With a focus on open innovation, I fostered a culture of excellence and drove cutting-edge technologies to accelerate developments for commercial partners. My expertise includes resource management, stakeholder alignment, and driving technical solutions in areas such as nanotechnology, drug delivery devices, and renewable energy.Industries Served:• Consumer Medical Devices (FMCG)• Medical Diagnostics• Drug Delivery• Wastewater Management• Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar, and Fuel Cells)• Construction Materials• Food Processing Show less

Melton Mowbray

As a Business Development Consultant at Pera, my focus was on empowering businesses to innovate and thrive by creating new product and technology offerings through collaborative, open innovation frameworks, and consortia.Key Responsibilities:• Client Acquisition: Instrumental in creating new business for Pera by effectively engaging with clients across diverse industries and sectors.• Relationship Development: Established and nurtured relationships with key decision-makers… Show more As a Business Development Consultant at Pera, my focus was on empowering businesses to innovate and thrive by creating new product and technology offerings through collaborative, open innovation frameworks, and consortia.Key Responsibilities:• Client Acquisition: Instrumental in creating new business for Pera by effectively engaging with clients across diverse industries and sectors.• Relationship Development: Established and nurtured relationships with key decision-makers through strategic networking events, targeted marketing, exhibitions, conferences, and one-to-one meetings.• Market Insight: Interacted with businesses to discern and comprehend fundamental market needs, identifying new product development opportunities that could be supported through open innovation frameworks.• Promotional Initiatives: Took charge of creating compelling promotional material to drive business development initiatives, showcasing Pera's capabilities and value proposition. Show less

Melton Mowbray, England, United Kingdom

As a project manager, I successfully coordinated diverse R&D consortium projects, fostering collaboration between supply chain partners and academics for innovative technology and product development. I ensured timely project delivery, managed grant funding, and maximised project impact through strategic dissemination activities. My expertise includes stakeholder management, commercialisation strategy, and risk mitigation.

Oxford, United Kingdom

As an Analytical Technician at Powderject Pharmaceutical, I played a crucial role in a cross-functional team collaborating with device development engineers to enhance the efficacy of a novel, pain-free, needleless drug delivery system. My responsibilities included the research and development of a simulated skin for in-vitro testing and characterisation of drug delivery performance.Key Contributions:• Simulated Skin Development: Spearheaded the research and development of a… Show more As an Analytical Technician at Powderject Pharmaceutical, I played a crucial role in a cross-functional team collaborating with device development engineers to enhance the efficacy of a novel, pain-free, needleless drug delivery system. My responsibilities included the research and development of a simulated skin for in-vitro testing and characterisation of drug delivery performance.Key Contributions:• Simulated Skin Development: Spearheaded the research and development of a simulated skin, enabling comprehensive in-vitro testing and characterisation of the drug delivery system's performance.• HPLC Method Development: Led the development and validation of HPLC methods, contributing to the analytical capabilities of the team.• Quality Systems Implementation: Implemented quality systems in compliance with GMP standards, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.• Formulation Expertise: Played a key role in the formulation of gold microparticle drug carrier vehicles, contributing to the advancement of drug delivery technologies. Show less

Oxford, United Kingdom

As a Quality Control Technician at British Biotechnology PLC, I undertook the responsibility of conducting routine analyses on bulk and formulated products. Leveraging a range of analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, differential light scattering particle size analysis, coulometric and volumetric Karl Fischer, UV/Vis, polarimetry, and melting point analysis.British Biotech were an innovation leader in anti-cancer therapies.

Phd, Nanotechnology & Microfluidics

Pharmacy - Laboratory of Biophysics and Surface Analysis (LBSA Group) PhD - Thesis title: Miniaturised Analytical Detection Methodologies.

Bsc, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry & Toxicology